“I truly believe that the Nuns on the Bus campaign changed the national conversation on our national priorities and our budget. Let me also congratulate one of my personal “sheroes,” and a clear and compelling voice for social justice: Sister Simone Campbell. I was so deeply moved by her powerful speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. She spoke about putting the gospel and faith to work in the real world. That’s what NETWORK has always done and continues to do.” - Senator Richard “Dick” Durbin
“I truly believe that the Nuns on the Bus campaign changed the national conversation on our national priorities and our budget. .Let me also congratulate one of my personal “sheroes,” and a clear and compelling voice for social justice: Sister Simone Campbell.” - Senator Richard “Dick” Durbin
“Who doesn’t love a feisty nun? The Catholicism of Sister Campbell…is the faith of social justice activists like Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton, the church whose pope pleaded for relief of the ‘misery and wretchedness pressing so unjustly on the majority of the working class.’” - New York Times
“[Campbell] is an unusual combination of hard–hitting political strategist and poetry–writing spiritual figure…Campbell’s style of engagement on the Hill is part Zen master, part political tactician.” - Washington Post
“Campbell’s advocacy is rooted in her faith, in doing what Jesus says we should do.” - Chicago Tribune
“These women, ‘Nuns on the Bus,’ travel the continent on behalf of justice. It is hard to choose a word to describe the breathtaking interaction between the crowd and the travelers. One could say ‘enthusiastic,’ or ‘excited,’ or even ‘deeply moved.’ But none of those words really captures the mood. The only word that fits is love.” - People’s World
“Nuns on the Bus travel the continent on behalf of justice. It is hard to choose a word to describe the interaction between the crowd and the travelers. One could say ‘enthusiastic,’ or ‘excited,’ but none of those words really captures the mood. The only word that fits is love.” - People’s World
“If there’s a single phrase to describe Sister Simone, it is ‘compassionate conviction.’ With bravery, with courage, with optimism, she is focused on the common good. She is a champion for the cause of peace and justice. She has the will and the drive to do right.” - Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi
“NETWORK’s projects, as well as Sister Simone’s undertakings, draw on a history that is both feminist-positive, respectful of both diversity and tradition, and intended to provide justice for all. An excellent book to join a shelf with Simone Weil’s Waiting for God (1951) and Anita Caspary’s Witness to Integrity (2003).” - Booklist
“NETWORK’s projects, as well as Sister Simone’s undertakings, draw on a history that is both feminist-positive, respectful of both diversity and tradition, and intended to provide justice for all.” - Booklist
Readers will find it to be a reel of heart-warming, soul-saddening, politically revealing episodes. They are saturated with faith, courage, and unsparing dedication to the unmet socioeconomic needs of our nation’s underclasses. This book captures glimpses of the tireless social and political activities of contemporary nuns-Campbell being an exemplar. Her energy is fueled by prayer and meditation, her confidence is from faith and trust in God, and her obedience is willingness to follow the Holy Spirit-whom she fully trusts as the GPS for her bus. - A. Regina Schulte, U.S. Catholic
“Nuns have played many roles in Catholic history, from convent monastics to street activists, but it’s difficult to think of another nun like Sister Simone Campbell. A registered lobbyist and political strategist, she has exercised quiet but important influence in advancing liberal Catholic causes in Washington.” - Time magazine
“The Nuns on the Bus rolled into South Bend, Ind., on Thursday evening to find the same sort of enthusiastic crowds that often greet Notre Dame teams coming home after big wins on the road.” - National Catholic Reporter
“And on the fourth day…Nuns on the Bus came to South Bend, Indiana…the women religious involved in this nine-state pilgrimage met with 300 adoring, sign-waving supporters…” - Commonweal
“My conservative friends insist that Paul Ryan’s Roadmap that was passed by the Republican controlled Congress is the answer to what ails our economy and will ensure a rosy future for our children and grandchildren…A group of courageous Catholic nuns decided to follow their conscience and report what the real life effects would mean for ordinary Americans. Nuns on the Bus are hitting the road with the facts…” - Detroit News
“My conservative friends insist Paul Ryan’s Roadmap is the answer to our economy to ensure a rosy future for our children… These courageous nuns decided to follow their conscience and report what the real effects would mean for Americans. Nuns on the Bus are hitting the road with the facts…” - Detroit News
“Nuns on the Bus share a gospel of community and collective responsibility…The Nuns on the Bus speak with the kind of moral authority that politicians simply do not have, no matter how much they try to dress up Ayn Rand’s philosophy in religious rhetoric.” - Examiner
